Human Resource Development

Please use the following book for reference:   

Noe, R. A. (2013). Employee training and development (6th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.  

Answer questions below:

1. You are the training manager for your organization and must consider whether to create training in house or purchase training from a vendor. Describe the considerations you must take into account for both decisions.  

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.   

2. Explain a competency model. How is it related to job analysis? Summarize the process used in developing a competency model.  

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.   

3. Discuss the methods used in needs assessments and provide examples.  

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.  

4. Explain why a needs assessment is necessary and who should participate in the process.  

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.   

5. Compare and contrast two learning theories. Which one do you believe is most effective? Why? When asked to compare and contrast we are looking for the learner to analyze the differences and/or similarities between two distinct subjects. Be sure to make those distinctions in your response.  

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.    

6. Explain how practice helps learning. Give examples of how this has helped you.  

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.